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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
UNION ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
UNION, Mo-, July &c, '87-There
will not be half of a corn crop in this
vicinity this season
Harvest is now over, and pitching
horse shoes and playing ball is all
the go.
r.. t. Byars and family, of Bean
Greek, were visiting friends here this
week.
Whooping cough is prevalent 10
this neighhorhood.
j. E. Ross, assisted by the farm
ers in this neighborhood, v~accinsted
thirty head of his cattle last Monday,
which are dying with the Texas fever.
/. Those on the sick list are Frank
James, very sick with fever; Mrs.
Curt Turner, i'll with fever; Otto
Byars, canvalesant; Joe Boom, not
expected to live little daughter of
John Rice, very sick of fux.
John Daniel and Joe James, of
Thompson, say the Hungry nine got
the right name.
Hogs are scarcer around here than
for many years.
There has been no rain here for
nearly two months. The corn is fred
badly, some nearly ready to cut.
Many of the farmers say we can't
raise half a crop, 10 matter how
much it rains.
The Hungry nine from this neigh
borhood defeated the Thompson
Station nine last Saturday by nearly
doubling them. The game was well
played on both sides. The Hungry
nine only had six of their regular
nine there, three of their nlne being
kept away on account of sickness.
While the Thompson boys don't
know how to play ball they evident.
ly do know how to entertain theil
guests, for the boys from here say
they were royalty entertained, espec.
tally about dinner time. Each one
says he had a good time and enjoyed
the picnic hugely, and hope ere long
the Thompson boys will retarn theil
visit and give them a chance to ex.
tend to them their hospitality and
show them what kind of stuff they
are made of. So read the rules, boys,
for 1887 and come down and we will
have another game.
While at the Thompson picnic last
Saturday we had the pleasure Of
meeting the correspondent of that
place, Mr.. ii. s. In his communica-
ton last week be said there was
nothing small about them but their
feet and to come up and they would
show us how to play ball. Wonder
what he thinks about it now. The
boys from here say they showed him
how to eat oysters and peaches.
VINO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
MARTINSBURG MUSINGS.
correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, July 25, 81
The Howe Bros. are buying flax at IS
cents per bushel and storing to sell
next spring.
Miss Boyd, of Benton City, was
visiting friends here last week.
We had a slight rain Thursday
night. More is needed.
Many of the farmers report their
oat crop averaging 40 to so bushels
per acre.
Several of our local sportsman at
tended the a C at Wellsville Satur-
day. Fluty's horse won the race.
T. j. Louder expects to occupy
his new business building in about a
week.
Rev. j. +. Smith preached at the
Baptist Church last Saturday and
Sunday.
The Martinsburg Gun Club will
go to Montgomery City next Sstur-
day.
Clyde and Harry Chrisman were
called home last week on account OF
the sudden illness of their mother,
Mrs. j. A. Chrisman. She is now
convalesent.
Mrs. Renfro, of Rush Hill, a for.
mer resident of this place, is visiting
her friends and acquaintance here
this week.
Mr.. Cary attended church Sunday
and returning found bis watermelon
vines almost destroyed by some OF
the fast young men OF this vicinity.
The boys will probably pay for THEN
sport.
A son of Geo. Canterbury is re-
ported low with typhoid fever.
VINO DAB.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

About one hundred delegates com.
posed the cleveland Invitation
Committee of which 80 we're from
the counties. Maj. Rucker, Of Stur'
geon, was elected chairman and r,
III. White secretary of the country
delegation. r. III. White was ap.
pointed committee to draft resolu.
tons thanking Mayor Francis for
courtesies extended, and congratu-
late him on the success which crown
ed his efforts to make the trip 8
pleasant one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

LAST fall while the Audrain boys
we're out Southwest on their hunting
trip, John Spottswood's dog, "Old
Forrist," strayed off in quest of a deer
and forgot to return, and the party
came home without him. He was
mourned by John as lost. This
morning early the hound walked into
MI. Spottswood's yard as unconcern-
ed as though he hadn't been away.
John gave him a hearty welcome, and
said he was just as glad to see him
as il it had been John Daniel OF
Pate Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
Letter List.
MEXICO, No., July 2s,

MEXICO, NO., July 2s, 1887. :.
T IST OF LETTERS remaining in the
IPost-ofice at Mexico, Audrain County,
No., and which, If not called for within
four weeks from date, win be sent to the
Dead Letter Office ut Washington City:
Ames Jane mrs Jackson ID mrs
Anderson Mary Johnson James
Abbot Susan mrs Price s miss
Rel yipa Powell ALVIN
Britton Sarah mrs Roberts w K
Buck Charles Rodgers VIM
Craig Anna miss Smith Lula miss
Coleman B mrs. Telfan r K
Davis Simon T Watrous L mrs
Davis Emma mrs Watts Katiet miss
D~eJarnette w B Weaver James
Galbreath Ella mrs Yeager + N
Green Nancy Mcclure A miss
HuberS lS)mrs
JOHN EXuxDKRs, Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
Ex.CONFEDERATE REUNION.
The Old Settlers Of AudraIn will Par
ticipate.

The following correspondence ex-
plains itself:
G.. A. Keeten, ESQ.,, Secretary Old Settlers AS
ISOLATION of Audrain County
OFFICE OF ANNOUNCEMENTS Asso-
CITATION OF Missouri, 1000 LUCAS
PLACE, ST. Louis, july 81, 1857
DEAR SIR: At the last meeting OF
the Council of Administration of the
ext Confederate Association of Mis-
souri,, your venerable and honored
association, by a cordial and unani-
nous resolution, was invited to at
tend in a body the reunion OF our
association, to be held at Mexico,
Mo-, on the 14th of Sept. next.
Hoping that it may be your pleas
ure, and suit your convenience to SO
attend, I remain
Very Respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
G. A. DEFRANcE,
Secretary.
MEXICO, Mo, July %, 'S7-JuDGE
G. A. DEFRANcE, SEo'Y Ex-CoNFED-
ERATE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI, ST.
LOUIS, DEAR SIR: Your courteous
note of the 21st instant, conveying
an invitation from the ex-Confeder-
ate Association of Missouri to the
"Old Settlers Association of Audrain
county, to attend the annual reunion
of your Association on the 14th of
Sept. next, was duly received and
placed before the officers of our as
ISOLATION, by whose unanimous action
| am instructed to say that the in
vitation is most cordially accepted,
and that our association, in a body,
will take great pleasure in being
present upon the occasion.
Very truly yours, G. A. KEEToN,
Sec'y. "Old Settlers" Association
of Audrain Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
MONEY! MONEY!!
$500, $1,000, $4,000
$1,000.

Good farm loans can now be placed
for three or Eve years time at fair
rates in Audrain, Boone, Galloway,
Randolph, Monroe, Rails and Pike
counties. Apply to
j. p. CLARK, Mexico, No,
Agent for eastern capital and old
est real estate and lean agent In Gen.
trail Missouri. 45-u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
CHEAP

We have unlimited sums of Eas-
tern money to loan at o low rate Of
interest on improved lands for a
term Of five years with privilege Of
paying 500 or any multiple thereof
at any interest pay day. Interest
payable annually or semi-annuaily TO
suit borrower. We can also supply
you with home money at oil times.
KILGoRE & HOWELL,
Loan and Real Estate Agents,
over Saving Bank, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

LiHbys Prophyiaetie Fluid viii de-
stroy the infection Of all fevers and
ell contagious and infectious diseases.
VIII keep the atmosphere 81 any sick
room pure and wholesome. absorbing
and destroying unhealthy cfiuyia
and contagion resulting therefrom.
Will n~eutralize any bad smeII what
ever. not by Disgusting 1t, but BY de-
stroying It.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
Drunkenness, or Liquor Haini, can be
Cured by Administering DIR Haincs'
Golden Speefac


II can be gwen in a cup Of coffee
or tea without the knowledge OF the
person taking it, effecting q speedy
and permanent cure, whether the
patient is a moderate drinker or an
alcoholic wreck. Thousands OF
drunkards have been made temperate
men who have taken the Golden
Specific in their coffee without their
knowledge, and to-day believe they
quit drinking of their own free will
No harmful effects result from its
administration, Cures guaranteed.
Send for circular and full particulars.
Address in confidence Golden Specific
Co., 1856 Race Street. Cincinnati,
Ohio. 32-Iy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
pleasant one

The suit Of W. FL. White against
c. q. Morris and Edw. Rines is for
$500 instead of $4,000, as hereto
fore reported. Rlnes & Morris claim
that the sheep we're just - repre-
scented.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

A call has been issued by the fol-
lowing gentlemen for a meeting to
be held at the Monroe House, JEFF
ferson City, August 10 and II, for
the purpose of organizing the Mis-
souri, Central Sportsmen's Associa-
ton: w. A. Moore, Cole county
E. N. futile, Galloway couaty; Jos.
Mccain, Miller county; Henry
Wells, Boone county; Sam Locke,
Mexico, Audrain county and W. B.
Parsons, Saline county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

The funeral services of Mrs. Chas.
Householder took place from the
home of her mother, Mr.. Potts, on
East Promenade street, Monday at
9 O'Clock, by Ed. Higbee. The
procession which followed the hearse
to the cemetery was one of the lsrg-
est ever seen. Mrs. Householder
died Saturday and leaves a large
number of friends and relatives to
mourn her loss, who have the entire
sympathy Of the community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
THE LEDGER
Money to Loan

IN Il BARNES, financial cor
respondents nj Eastern CAPITALISTS nave
unlimited capital 10 loan fer . to years
time at Il low rate OF interest on FARMS III
Auirain and neishboring counties ffi'-
Ileae of paying part or all of loan oefofe
tue. We also loan hnme money on very
reasonable terms. Ii you desire Il loan
call gu US and we will give you terms thal
defy competition.
& r
Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

The ladies of the Liberty Street
nj. e. Church gave an ice cream
festival at the church on Tuesday
night. The proceeds are to be used
for the improvement of the church.
The improvements will be of such a
substantial character as to make the
building an ornament to the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Waddlngham PARK is much more
attractive since the new fence has
been completed. Large arched gates.
with a ten-foot entrance, will be
added in q few DAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

James Garrett has the best binder
and mower made for sale and asks
the public to call and examine. Don't
buy till you get his prices. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

There is q good prospect for a lot
of new stalls being built at the Fair
grounds, as the demand for room for
stock is unprecedented.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

i Keep more furniture and better
furniture than all the FIVE stores 10
Andrain county and will give you
goods for less money. Call and see.
div ids j. M. MEyErEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Mexico has shut down on her Wa
ter-works, and Bob White is kicking
because he can't squirt any more wa
ter out Of the hose.-Centralia Gsord.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Don't buy any implements till you
have called ut james CARROTS on the
west side. He has the best binders
and mowers ever shipped to Mexico.
Get his prices. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

r. M. White, of the LEDGER, left
last Friday for st. Louis. He left
that city at 8 o'clock that even
ing over the Ohio & Mississippi
railroad for Washington, as delegate
from Audrain county on the "Cleve-
land Invitation committee Mr..
White will return in a day or so.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

The Salamander Fire Brick and
Stove-lining Factory is in full blast.
New machinery IL being received
daily and placed in position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Closing out sale of the largest &C.
lection of hats aud bonncts In the
city at Mrs. Hardings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Tom Jones is making it decidedly
interesting for Carter and is now the
favorlte with many for winner of the
Tournament honors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
The Windsor Folding Bed.

The ladies of Audraln and sur.
rounding counties are cordially to-
vited to call and inspect this justly
celebrated upright folding bed, which
has no equal for easy working and
elegance, at exceedingly low prices.
The Windsor is the best folding bed
made. j. M. MENEFEE.
div. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Major Ricketts, has been made
captain and E. r. Cunningham Sec
rotary and treasurer of the Tourna-
ment association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

There was a freight wreck on the
Wabash Sunday, just below Mont
gomery, in which Ii cars were ditch
ed. The engineer and fremen were
hurt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

DR.. Paul Paquin, State Yeterin-
arian, was in the city Saturday and
ordered the Ross and Newkirk cattle
quarantined. A number of Judge
Ross cattle have died.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

James Garrett has opeaed a gen
ersl hardware store on the west side.
He has q full and complete stock of
everything in his line and is selling
at bed rock prices. eff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

100000 late cabbage. Finest sorts.
Cheaper than ever offered in this
market. Now ready at my Office.
Witt L. d. SHIppgE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

j. s. Quisenberry, of Laddonia,
was fined s35 and costs before Squire
Bass Thursday afternoon for obtain
ing goods under false pretenses. An
appeal was taken.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Mrs. Corker, wife of the late Daniel
Corker, was stricken with paralysis
at her home in South Mexico, Thurs
day. Owing to her extreme old age,
~ wears and an enfeebIed state OF
health her recovery is considered a
matter of doubt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Homer Bassford, of the LEDGER,
has been appointed correspondent of
the Kansas City Journal, for Mexico
and vicinity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Phe first home grown watermelons
for this season ere put on the mark
ct in this city Tuesday. They were
raised by Jas. s. Thomas, 6 IL miles
southeast of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Montgomery county has sent
another prisoner to Mexico for safe
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Scott, colored,
who tried to kill his brother last
week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Entire line Of preserves at less
than cost at Casters. These goods
are bargains, we must have the room.
tor fall stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

great deal Of sickness is report
ed at Centralia. Mrs. DR.. s,esen.
an old resident Of that place, died .
few days since ; also, a child Of aeo
Anthony, who is a brother Of Mrs.
Show, Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

u. Kabrich & Co. are selling the
cheapest dry goods and notions that
ever was sold In Mexico. Call and
be convinced. S.3t d &y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

The Montgomery accommodation
will likely be extended to Mexico in
the near future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Inc fourth annual Auxyasse pic
MIC will be held on Saturday, August
=. speeches will be delivered by
p.oninent men from all over the
o'a'e, and q great time is expected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

There is talk of starting a Hanson
Cab line in Mexico. The gentlemen
interested mean business, and will
doubtless have the enterprise in full
hoat by the time the Fair begins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Easter has the largest and cheapest
line of glass jars and jelly glasses in
Mexico. ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

There are only three persons in
county jail, two of whom belong in
Montgomery county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

White fish and pickerel, mackerel
in buckets and kegs at r. G. Paul's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

John Fl. Curry has secured the
contract to re whiten all the rooms in
the Public School building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Dry Goods for a song, at ]. H.
Shoots, No. 16, West Side. 10w4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
Resolutions of Respect by YOungs
Greek Lodge.

AASovAutiOhc Va HSSPtNs
Greek Lodge.
WHEREAS, an all-wise Providence
has removed by death our Bro. Isaac
Howard, from the labors of life to
that lest and refreshment that awaits
the good man, therefore be it
Resolued, first, that in his death
this lodge has lost a faithful and ex-
emplary member, society a useful
citizen and his family a loving hus-
band and father.
Second, that we tender to his fam
lily our deepest sympathy in this
hour of trouble.
Third, that the furniture of this
lodge be draped in mourning and
the members wear the usual badge
for 30 days. I. M. WHITE,
JAS. A. LEWIS,
JAS. CRAIG,
Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
Wan.ed--A Trade.

Viii trade o very desirable ist in
Rasssord's addition for a horse. Ap-
ply 10 II. c. Shepherd, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

C. NJ. Null ard Louis Woellmer
are still very sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Rufus Hisey shipped last week 60
ears of oats, for which he paid from
Is TO 20 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

The police court has been very
quiet for a week past.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

The track at the Fair Grounds is
being prepared for the coming Fair.
It will be in good condition for horse
exercise in q few days, and the num-
Der Of early morning visitors will be
largely on the increase as q result.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

A monument to Judge Audrain,
after whom this county vas named,
is talked of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Travel is very heavy on all the
roads. Many of the passengers are
summer tourists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Go to r q. Paul's for iins fresh
groceries. 13w4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

J. II. Berry has a Boulevard trot-
ter, which goes in 1925.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Wisconsin will furnish her share
of fine stock to the great Mexico
Far.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

r. Fl. Herman is able TO be out
after a sewers illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
EargaIns.

/ have q few fine laces, hosiery
and other goods which I viii sell
cheap. Mis- 1. FRAsK,
IL 1T $40 East Promenade st
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

B. r. Cauthorn has recovered from
an attack of rheumatism.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

]. III. Menefee is overstocked with
furniture and will make you the
lowest prices. div.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Rain is badly needed in the imme'
date vicinity of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Died, near Thompson, Wednesday
a daughter of Eugene Dudley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Notice change in Huette's shoe ad-
yertisement. Read the prices quoted
carefully.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Twenty-Five bars Of Fairbanks
soap for rs cents at Casters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Stalls are going like hot cakes for
the coming great Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Jas. Wyatt, of Centralia, is not
expected to live.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company. +. ". GENTRY,
l2-lt 275-lt Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

The buriesque Tournament prom
ises to be a great success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Horses for the great Fair are ar
irving by the a load.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

The Cameron cornet band has been
engaged by the Fair directors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Following is the score, eight rides,
of the Tournament Saturday evening:
Hisey, 6; Jas. johnson, II; Morris,
4; Carter, IS; W w. Johnson, 10;
Pratt, II, Ricketts,, s; Cunningham,
8; Hopkins, 20; Will Smith, IL.
A very large number of spectators
was present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

None of the Collins cattle have
died for q week, and the disease is
thought to be playing out in that
berd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

The District Conference of the NJ.
f. Church, South, will be held at
Mexico, Mo-, commencing Septem-
her 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Insect powder is up. The potato
bugs did it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28
GREAT TIMES COMING.
Further Arrangements For
the Big Reunion.
An Informal Meeting Of ex-Oonfeds. and
ex-Feds. Last Night at the
Windsor.

A meeting, almost an informal
one, was held at the Windsor Hotel
last night by the executive commit
tee OF the ex.C Confederate reunion,
with the local committee on arrange
ments. A number Of prominent G..
r. boys were present, who took
part in the proceedings in a friendly
manner, making little speeches, Of
suggestions, etc.
Capt. Guthrie, of st. Louis said
there would he at least a dozen
strange bands of music in Mexico at
the reunion, besides innumerable
drum corps and other musical organ
izations. He said the Busch Zouaves,
of St. Louis, would give the finest
On the square on the
night Of September 18th, ever seer
in this part Of the State. The
Zouaves will camp in the Court
House Park. Upon motion of Capt.
Guthrie, 1t was decided that the
camp here will be called Scamp
Gibour." At this, Capt. Gibour arose,
and in a neat speech thanked the
gentlemen for the honor conferred
upon him.
Neat speeches were made by Capt.
Jack Furber, of st. Louis, r. a..
Herman, R. B. Worrell, T. T Torrey-
son, Capt. Guthrie, of st. Louis,
Maj. Ricketts,, Col. Newman, of
Huntsville, and others. The follow
ing
LINE OF MARCH
was decided upon.
The Busch Zouaves leading, the
column will march from the south
west corner of the public square east,
thence north, thence west to Wash
ington street, thence south to Prom
enade street, thence east to Hord
street, thence north to Monroe street,
then west to the public square, then
south on Jefferson street to Jackson,
then west IN Jackson street to Clark
avenue, then north on Water street
to the encampment.
Capt. Guthrie suggested that the
local committee borrow 1000 flags
from the st. Louis Arsenal, to be
used In decorating the line of march.
Following is the order in which
the procession will come, as hereto
fore printed in the LEDGER:
First division, Busch Zouayes.
Second division, Grand Army of
the Republic.
Third division, Mexican veterans.
Old settlers of Audrain Co.
Fourth division, Shelby's division.
Fifth division, Cockrel's brigade,
brigade, Clark's brigade.
Sixth division, Marmaduke's d.
vision and all Missouri cavalry not
included in Shelby's division.
Seventh division, all Missouri ar
tillery outside of st. Louis.
Eighth division, Capt. W. P. Bar
low of st. Louis, chief of artillery
and commander of (1) artillery corps;
(2) st. Louis Southern Historical
and Benevolent Association 81 All
ext onfederates not residents of Mis-
souri, during the war.
Ninth division carriages for ex-
Mexican, ex- Federal and ex-Confed-
crate soldiers who are unable to
march in line.
Tenth division, our presidents of
the ext Confederate associations of
Missouri, orators of the day and in
vited guests IN carriages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-28

Black berries wanted at r.. g.
Paul's.